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B1 BME

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,912 mi
Last recorded105,912 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 BME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on but pads new

Pass 20 May 2015 95,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 94,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 87,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dash board indicates brake service required

Fail 16 May 2013 87,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dash board indicates a brake fault

Pass 14 May 2012 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 68,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,645 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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B1 BME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B1 BME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B1 BME registered?

B1 BME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is B1 BME safe to buy?

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